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Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine

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The percentage of instructors who are full time is one measure of overall academic and financial health of a given institution. In general, colleges and universities that employ more adjunct and part-time instructors are seen as less desirable as these faculty are often paid less and only work limited hours in their academic roles. But, this ranking is not always a strong indicator of academic quality.

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Rank	Institution	% of Instructors Who Are Full Time	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	College of the Atlantic	100	70.17	1,240 – 1,430	21829	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME Based in Bar Harbor, the College of the Atlantic’s acceptance rate is 70% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at the College of the Atlantic currently receive institutional grant aid. 85% of students decide to stay at the College of the Atlantic after completing their first year....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $21,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Bates College	94.5813	13.32	1,420 – 1,530	24723	59202	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 95 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
3	Colby College	92.1053	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	16219	60052	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 9 to 1, a 94% first year retention rate, and an 84% four-year graduation rate....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 92 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,219 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
4	Bowdoin College	88.716	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	22228	61692	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 89 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
5	Maine Maritime Academy	77.451	54.14	1,100 – 1,260	23618	93944	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 33% of those accepted enroll. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 77 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 54.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $23,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
6	Maine College of Health Professions	75	71.43	850 – 970	25282	63721	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston, ME % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 75 % 12.5% Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 850 – 970 Avg. Net Price $25,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
7	University of Maine at Farmington	68.1034	96.72	1,000 – 1,250	17451	31513	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME The University of Maine at Farmington opened in 1864, originally known as the Western State Normal School. It underwent several name changes over the following century. The school newspaper is “The Farmington Flyer,” and the Beavers wear maroon, gold, and gray, and compete in the North Atlantic Conference. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 68 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,513
8	University of Maine	67.6923	96.64	1,080 – 1,340	18061	43124	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine University of Maine Orono, ME Found in Orono, the University of Maine accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students at the University of Maine will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 68 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,124
9	University of New England	52.9175	91.63	1,050 – 1,240	40003	48957	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine University of New England Biddeford, ME Founded in 1939 as College Séraphique, The University of New England underwent several name changes before receiving its current moniker in 1996. The school has two campuses, one in Maine and one in Tangier, Morocco. UNE is also the largest private university in the state and the five schools offer 57 majors and programs. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 7.6% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $40,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,957
10	University of Maine at Fort Kent	52	97.92	890 – 1,070	8601	61217	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME Based in Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 88% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Maine at Fort Kent, there is a 89% first year retention rate and a 27% four year graduation rate....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 52 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $8,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,217
11	Thomas College	50.6494	96.3	800 – 1,010	19126	40495	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Thomas College Waterville, ME Located in Waterville, Thomas College accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Thomas College, there is a 77% first year retention rate and around 43% of students will earn a degree within four years....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $19,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,495
12	University of Maine at Presque Isle	48.1013	99.87	810 – 1,040	8526	33793	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME Found in Presque Isle, the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s acceptance rate is 100% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 74% of students attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 17.2% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $8,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,793
13	University of Maine at Augusta	40.678	0	--	11077	36467	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 41 % 7.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,077 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,467
14	University of Southern Maine	39.1304	79.23	1,030 – 1,260	14028	47107	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 89% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 39 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
15	Beal University	32.1429	0	--	40109	40158	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Beal University Bangor, ME % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 7.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $40,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
16	Maine College of Art & Design	31.9149	76.06	870 – 1,190	39639	24333	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME Located in Portland, Maine College of Art & Design accepts 76% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Maine College of Art & Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Maine College of......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 11.7% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $39,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,333
17	Saint Joseph's College of Maine	30.5263	83.51	960 – 1,150	28217	52884	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is located on the shore of Sebago Lake. 336 athletes, known as the Monks, compete in Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), and Lacrosse, among others. 100% of students receive grant aid, averaging $31,558 each. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,884
18	Husson University	29.563	80.95	1,070 – 1,280	21005	41554	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Husson University Bangor, ME Husson University opened as a branch of Shaw Business College in 1898. It was Husson College by 1947, and became a university in 2008. Popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 32.7% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,554
19	Unity Environmental University	7.9914	81.8	--	18454	31698	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Maine Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME Located in New Gloucester, Unity Environmental University accepts 82% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 36%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 8 % 17.1% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,454 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,698